give the go-by

verb3

1. •
   To avoid dealing with; to disregard, ignore.

   • [T]hey express sweetly enough some natural sentiments,—and what more would you have in a song? You have had far more in some songs to which we have given the go-by[…] — 1844
2. •
   To snub (someone); to end a relationship.

   • "You're givin' me the go-by. Please, Jack, don't give me the go-by.[…] Did you see him gi'me me the go-by? He's through. That's all—through." — 1924
3. •
   To leave behind, outdistance.

   • Sliding Cube was taken on in front at Randwick and a couple of runners gave her the ‘go by’ when the field straightened. — 2007